"Your Majesty, something big has happened. Something happened to Mr. Li Banghua."
After Wang Chengen finished speaking, he immediately added: "Just now, Li Ruolian came to report that the inn where Mr. Li Banghua was staying was leaked. Then when Mr. Li left the inn, more than a dozen masked men in black rushed over and chopped him.
The four people responsible for protecting Li Banghua immediately fought back. Li Banghua took the opportunity to rush out on horseback, and the group of people chased him in batches.
The chase continued until they reached the palace gate. Li Banghua was stabbed in the leg and arm each while escaping. His life was not in danger.
The servant has arranged for the imperial doctor from the Imperial Medical Office to bandage Mr. Li. "
At this moment, Chongzhen had already put on his clothes, and his face was so gloomy that water could drip from his face.
"It's said that the commander of the Imperial Guard is on duty today!"
"Inform the admiral and commander of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities!"
"Inform the censor of the city!"
"Send it to the Minister of Punishment!"
"Send a message to the admiral of the capital camp!"
"Let them meet me at the Meridian Gate."
Chongzhen's voice was as cold as ice and full of murderous intent.
Li Banghua went to Beijing secretly. Only a few people knew about it, but it was impossible for these people to reveal it.
The only thing that could have been exposed was that Li Banghua happened to be recognized by someone on his way to Dongnuang Pavilion, or that he was recognized while walking around Beijing.
Li Banghua is known for his upright character and selflessness. There are many things he can do when he comes to Beijing, but there are only three things he can do.
First, enter the Inspectorate and fill in the vacancy of the censor of Youdu, because Cao Yubian, the censor of Youdu, was killed by Chongzhen.
Second, after entering the Ministry of War, Cui Chengxiu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was demoted to the rank of Zuo Shilang and temporarily led the Ministry of War. Li Banghua once prepared troops in Yizhou, and the Jinmen army became a model for all towns.
His Majesty attacked the Beijing camp some time ago. It can be deduced from this that calling Li Banghua to Beijing was to rectify military affairs and take charge of the Shaanxi civil uprising, the defection of post soldiers, etc. It is more likely to attack the Beijing camp.
Third, enter the Ministry of Personnel and rectify the administration of officials, because he once gave Emperor Wanli ten suggestions on employment and has a lot of experience in this area.
No matter what it is, it is something that officials in Beijing are extremely unwilling to see.
Because this master dared to directly attack the two emperors Wanli and Tianqi, and even dared to tear Wei Zhongxian apart, he was targeted and his skin would be peeled off even if he died.
Chongzhen could keenly feel that this matter was probably closely related to the eunuchs and Jingying.
There are five military departments in Beijing that are responsible for public security and night patrols. Teams of two patrol each other's respective areas.
Dozens of men in black made such a big noise, the people from the Five Cities Military and Horse Division were able to go so late, and the guards in golden robes didn't make any movement, this speaks volumes.
Someone must have transferred the people on night patrol. The only people with this right are people from Dongchang, the Ministry of War and the Beijing Camp.
What's more, it was done by people from the Five Cities Military and Horse Division. He had heard that the current Five Cities Military and Horse Division first hunted thieves, then concealed the thieves, and finally made money from thieves. They collaborated with thieves, which was unpopular.
"This group of people really can't wait!"
Chongzhen put on his big cloak and went to a room next to the Meridian Gate, where he saw Li Banghua who had been bandaged.
"How is Li Aiqing's injury?"
"Your Majesty, Mr. Li's two injuries are all skin injuries. I have already given medicine and will be back to normal after half a month's rest."
"Use the best medicine!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, he looked at Li Banghua again: "Li Aiqing, don't worry, I will make the decision for you."
Another quarter of an hour later, the summoned people arrived outside the Meridian Gate one after another. These people looked at each other with doubts in their eyes.
"Are you disappointed to see that Li Banghua is not dead?"
Chongzhen pointed at Li Banghua who was sitting on the chair and shouted coldly. The dozen or so people below were instantly covered in cold sweat.
"In the city of Beijing, under the emperor's feet, such appalling things are happening. They burn down inns and hunt down court ministers. Will one day this group of people burn down the palace and hunt down me?"
"What do you Five Cities Soldiers and Horses do for food? What do you do on night patrol? Are you sleeping or gambling or listening to music?"
"Li Ruolian, pull out all the night patrol personnel in the area where the inn belongs and beat them with batons. All the commanders, deputy commanders, and officials in the area where they belong are sent to prison. No one is allowed to see them without my permission!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, Li Ruolian waved his hand, and two Jin Yiwei immediately rushed into the crowd and dragged an official out, and then several more Jin Yiwei rushed into the distance.
"I don't care what means you use. If the results are not found before dawn, I will chop off your heads."
"Get out of here!"
Chongzhen shouted angrily, and the group of people dispersed like birds and beasts.
Quietness returned in front of the Meridian Gate. Chongzhen stared at the sky in the distance, where the light of fire could still be vaguely seen. The veins in Chongzhen's hands hidden under the cloak were bulging.
Li Ruolian knelt down: "Your Majesty, it's my fault. I didn't protect Mr. Li well. Please punish me!"
"Get up!"
Chongzhen waved his hand: "This matter has nothing to do with you. If they don't intercept and kill today, they will be intercepted and killed when Li Banghua enters the court and starts to rectify the military affairs. It's just a matter of time.
However, this also reminds me that you must make arrangements for Li Banghua's safety. I don't want this kind of thing to happen again. "
"I understand!"
After the arrangements were made, Chongzhen did not return to Kunning Palace, but went to Qianqing Palace to rest.
At this moment, in the city of Beijing, several government offices took action at the same time, and groups of officers and soldiers held torches to search the city.
Shouts, noises, and horses hooted together, and the whole city of Beijing became completely lively.
Early the next morning, as soon as Chongzhen had breakfast, Li Ruolian came.
"Your Majesty, the pursuit of Li Banghua last night has been found out."
"speak!"
"Your Majesty, Zhao Songjiang, the commander of the Dongcheng Army and Horse Division, admitted that he had benefited from Ni Wenhuan's hundred taels of silver, and secretly transferred the night patrol near the inn. When we went to Ni Wenhuan's house, Ni Wenhuan had already committed suicide.
He left a letter, the general content of which was that he recognized Li Banghua when he left the palace. He had impeached Li Banghua, Zhou Shunchang and dozens of other people. The minor ones were deprived and the serious ones were tortured to death. He was afraid that Li Banghua would come back. He would retaliate later, so he struck first.
As for that group of people, based on the identification and confession of the two people who died at the scene, it was discovered that they were people from the Bingma Division, and this was not the first time they had done this kind of thing. "
After hearing this, Chongzhen sneered: "It's the right time to commit suicide."
"Your Majesty, I thought that Ni Wenhuan was just the scapegoat for this incident. The Wucheng Army and Horse Division is under the Ministry of War. Without a warrant from the Ministry of War, it is impossible for the Wucheng Army and Horse Division to be mobilized.
Ni Wenhuan and Cui Chengxiu, Minister of War, were one of Wei Zhongxian's five tigers. This matter was probably directed by Wei Zhongxian and Ni Wenhuan was responsible for executing the warrant given by Cui Chengxiu. "
"Although I think so too, but there is no real evidence, this matter ends here. There is no need to investigate further. We will settle this account in a few days."
Chongzhen waved his hand: "But Ni Wenhuan can't just let it go."
